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Don¡¯t Miss Intro to Emergency Planning - Free Online Course!


 

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This November, join DHPSNY for , a free, 2-week immersive learning experience that will set your institution up for success in times of crisis. Participants will not only learn the essentials of emergency preparedness, but also put their knowledge to task in an interactive exercise simulating a real collections emergency.

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Description

Emergency preparedness is one of the most important steps any cultural institution can take to safeguard its collections. In week one of this online course, we¡¯ll provide an overview of key elements?of emergency preparation in self-paced modules, focusing on the?emergency management cycle, risk assessment,?components of a preparedness and response plan, and determining salvage priorities. Students?will?put this new knowledge into practice during week two, with?collaborative?group work?to draft?an emergency preparedness plan.


Learning Outcomes

  1. Increased understanding of the emergency management cycle, salvage priorities, and risk assessment
  2. Increased confidence in writing and editing an emergency preparedness plan

With a flexible learning environment, this course combines the convenience of on-demand, virtual education with the benefits of interactive learning. The first week of the course is divided into three?asynchronous?modules, and the second week consists of?synchronous group sessions.

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Course sections include:

  • Brief,?pre-recorded lectures?presented by DHPSNY staff
  • Mini-quiz checkpoints to test your knowledge
  • Interactive discussion boards
  • Comprehensive resource guides


Learn more and register: .

Dates:?Monday, November 6 - Friday, November 17

Instructors:?Kate Jacus, Preservation Specialist, DHPSNY; Liyah Desher, Education & Outreach Specialist, DHPSNY

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Documentary Heritage and Preservation Services for New York (DHPSNY) is a program of the New York State Archives and New York State Library, with?services provided by the Conservation Center for Art & Historic Artifacts.

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